Cookie Policy
How we use cookies on this website
Last updated: February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and provide information to the site owners.
How We Use Cookies
The Inchture Hotel website (https://inchture-hotel.co.uk) uses a small number of cookies, which fall into three categories:
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask you again on every visit. | 1 year |
_GRECAPTCHA |
Set by Google reCAPTCHA v3 to verify you are a real person when submitting the contact form. This is a security measure, not a tracking cookie. Only loaded on the contact page. | 6 months |
2. Analytics Cookies (Opt-In)
If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are most visited and how people navigate. This helps us improve the website. No personally identifiable information is collected.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state. | 2 years |
Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics are never loaded unless you explicitly consent to analytics cookies.
3. Functional Cookies (Opt-In)
If you consent to functional cookies, we embed a Google Maps widget on our contact page to help you find us. Google may set cookies when the map loads.
Without functional cookie consent, you'll see a placeholder with a direct link to Google Maps instead — the map itself won't load and no Google cookies will be set.
Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below or via the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.
Browser-Level Controls
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. For guidance:
Third-Party Services
Where third-party cookies are used (Google Analytics, Google Maps, Cloudflare), those companies have their own privacy policies:
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch or email us at info@inchture-hotel.co.uk.